run in 1 of 2

verb

Definition of run innext
1
as in to visit
to make a brief visit I just thought I'd run in and pick up my package

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2
as in to arrest
to take or keep under one's control by authority of law if we catch you shoplifting again, we're going to run you in

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run-in

2 of 2

noun

ˈrən-ˌin How to pronounce run-in (audio)
as in encounter
a brief clash between enemies or rivals the rival gangs had a bit of a run-in last night

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Recent Examples of run in
Verb
LineOut, now on an Oscar qualifying run in Los Angeles, explores the psychic space of refugees forced to abandon home. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 20 July 2026 Fortunately, a single black-and-white camera was running in the venue all night, and the footage has leaked onto YouTube. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 20 July 2026
Noun
Continue reading … CONSTITUTIONAL LAW — Viral run-in between police and street preacher draws federal First Amendment heat. — FOXNews.com, 16 July 2026 The two share three children, and following financial troubles and Porush's run-ins with the law, the couple divorced in 2000. — Kalia Richardson, USA Today, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for run in
Recent Examples of Synonyms for run in
  1. visit
  2. arrest
  3. encounter
  4. come over
  5. seize
  6. step in
  7. grab
  8. come by
Verb
  • Review social media posts Social media platforms and patient reviews can be a useful tool before visiting for a consultation.
    — Ella Moore July 23, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026
  • Collins visits the pool every few days, driving past the Kennedy Center each time to check whether the tarp is still up.
    — Rachel Treisman, NPR, 22 July 2026
Definition of visit
Verb
  • The teen’s remains were found in September in the trunk of a Tesla that belongs to the singer, and D4vd was arrested in April.
    — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 25 July 2026
  • Her government has cracked down on fuel theft and arrested dozens of current and former local officials – including some from Morena – accused of colluding with crime groups.
    — Mary Beth Sheridan, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
Definition of arrest
Noun
  • Private cultural experiences, exclusive access, seasonal culinary events, and authentic local encounters become easier to arrange, allowing travelers to experience destinations in ways that feel both effortless and deeply personal.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 24 July 2026
  • During one particularly violent encounter in June 2024, China Coast Guard personnel brandished axes at Philippine troops and slashed their rubber boats.
    — Ivan Watson, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
Definition of encounter
Verb
  • Wicked Wonderland comes over a decade after the original trilogy with Dove Cameron, Sofia Carson, Cameron Boyce and Booboo Stewart arrived on the Disney Channel in 2015.
    — Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026
  • Coleman said the company is in development on a handful of projects with announcements coming over the next couple of months.
    — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 21 July 2026
Definition of come over
Verb
  • Now protesters are using that same platform to mock his administration, ridicule pro-government television news coverage, transform confrontation with police into viral content and seize control of the online narrative.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026
  • Investigators also seized boxes that had been resealed and were ready to ship, packages containing modeling clay instead of fragrance products, additional modeling clay, a heat gun, glue and packaging materials, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
    — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026
Definition of seize
Verb
  • Like many of the club’s acquisitions, Straus’ had been lauded as a definitive step in the right direction for a team that has largely underperformed.
    — Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • The update, announced on July 20, marks an important step in the development of the power and propulsion system for the future combat aircraft being jointly developed by the United Kingdom, Italy, and Japan.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026
Definition of step in
Verb
  • Paredes was quickly on the scene, grabbing Garcia briefly by the throat and shoving him to the floor.
    — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • If relaxing is more your speed, grab a glass of Chablis, settle into an Adirondack chair with a good book, and watch the sunlight dance across the lily pads.
    — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 20 July 2026
Definition of grab
Verb
  • The latest announcement comes by way of a manual fix, deep joy, for the sync delay issues that have impacted users of both client and server platforms.
    — Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Viewers were then taken outside the theater at street level to see Benny come by to sniff the globe as the show’s theme song played in the background.
    — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026
Definition of come by

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